Tigroni will chase a breakthrough win in Saturday’s $3 million Magic Millions 2YO Classic on the Gold Coast, with a lucrative bonus also in play for her owners.
The John O’Shea and Tom Charlton-trained filly is one of just three runners eligible for Magic Millions’ Racing Women’s Bonus.
That incentive offers an extra $500,000 to horses owned entirely by women.
The winner of the bonus receives $325,000, on top of the $1.7 million first prize.
Charlton said the race was a logical target after Tigroni’s consistent start to her career.
“Once she was trialling well back in October time and then raced very well first-up it was probably the obvious target, particularly given she’s a ladies syndicate horse,” Charlton said.
“She had a little freshen up and then ran well again when third behind By Choice and then, again, we we’re happy with her run on Saturday when things probably didn’t quite go to plan.
“So, this is a race we’ve targeted. We’re under no illusion, but if there’s a few chinks in the armours of the top picks then she might be a good top-three chance.”
Tigroni is a $41 chance and the shortest-priced runner chasing the bonus.